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Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Mariposa Wizard'

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Medium Purple

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Intermediate Bearded (IB)

Bloom Time

Early midseason (EM)

Reblooming (Re)

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Awards (if applicable)

Honorable Mention

Award of Merit

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sherwood, Arkansas

Bakersfield, California

Boise, Idaho

Beatrice, Nebraska

Greeneville, Tennessee

Midland, Texas

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KSBaptisia

Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2009 | positive

Wonderful iris. Vigorous growing, heavy flowering intermediate.

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | July 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2006; Award of Merit 2008

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